TPM - Antenna NPI, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering satellite hardware for a groundbreaking broadband initiative. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of technology, driving new product introductions and continuous improvement projects that will enhance global connectivity. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring that products meet high standards of quality and efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in the world through technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hardware systems development and manufacturing.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new product introduction for satellite hardware.
• Manage engineering deliverables and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SmartSheet

Job description

Job ID: 2962351 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Innovation lies at the core of our organization's mission. We are seeking talented individuals eager to contribute to an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space and ground-based systems. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in continual learning and skills development while being part of a team whose work positively impacts the lives of millions worldwide. We foster an environment that values creativity, diligence, and the collective pursuit of technical excellence.

The TPM is responsible for leading a cross-functional team in engineering and manufacturing to plan, drive, and deliver new product introduction for satellite hardware. This role includes responsibility for new product introduction, engineering deliverables for continuous technical improvement projects, optimizations, and delivery of hardware on-time. You will have significant influence over the manufacturing and test approach, systems, and output as Project Kuiper manufactures satellites.

Key job responsibilities

1. Define, plan, drive, and deliver new production introduction for satellite hardware working with engineering and production to meet production goals.
2. Collaborate with engineering, systems TPM, operations program management, and manufacturing leaders to deliver engineering for hardware and test software continuous improvement projects.
3. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations program management, manufacturing partners, and the systems TPM to ensure engineering for design for manufacturability and design for testability goals are achieved.
4. Define, plan, drive, and deliver engineering deliverables for continuous improvement projects to improve flow, yield, increase capacity, increase test coverage, and manufacturing quality.
5. Spearhead and influence cross-functional coordination and communication between the Engineering, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations Program Management, Demand/Supply Planning and manufacturing teams to drive engineering deliverables towards production readiness through major product life cycle checkpoints.
6. Manage technical/engineering risks working closely with engineering, systems TPM, supply chain, manufacturing engineers, and manufacturing partner(s).
7. Drive engineering deliverables for manufacturing and test project execution.
8. Represent engineering deliverables to feed daily/weekly build status reviews, yield rates, and manufacturing issues.

You must be competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle (e.g. critical path management, schedule development, risk identification and mitigation, manufacturing key performance indices, etc.) and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in hardware systems development, hardware manufacturing, and new product introductions.
- 2+ years of experience in technical or operations program management.
- Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet or alternative.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Track record of successfully delivering quality products on-time and within budget.
- Strong time and task management skills with consistent attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
- Maturity, judgment, and proven ability to lead and influence others.
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict smoothly and without use of formal authority (influence without authority).
- Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, business owners, and senior business leaders.
- High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.